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Matsuda A, Yamada T, Matsumoto S, Shinji S, Ohta R, Sonoda H, Takahashi G, Iwai T, Takeda K, Sekiguchi K, Yoshida H. Systemic Chemotherapy is a Promising Treatment Option for Patients with Colonic Stents: A Review. J Anus Rectum Colon 2021; 5:1-10. [PMID: 33537495 PMCID: PMC7843144 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2020-061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Approximately 10% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) develop malignant large bowel obstruction (MLBO) at diagnosis. Furthermore, for 35% of patients with MLBO, curative primary tumor resection is unfeasible because of locally advanced disease and comorbidities. The practice of placing a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) has dramatically increased as an effective palliative treatment. Recent advances in systemic chemotherapy for metastatic CRC have significantly contributed to prolonging patients' prognosis and expanding the indications. However, the safety and efficacy of systemic chemotherapy in patients with SEMS have not been established. This review outlines the current status of this relatively new therapeutic strategy and future perspectives. Some reports on this topic have demonstrated that 1) systemic chemotherapy and the addition of molecular targeted agents contribute to prolonged survival in patients with SEMS; 2) delayed SEMS-related complications are a major concern, and this requires strict patient monitoring; however, primary tumor control by chemotherapy might result in decreased complications, especially regarding re-obstruction; and 3) using bevacizumab could be a risk factor for SEMS-related perforation, which may be lethal. Although this relatively new approach for unresectable stage IV obstructive CRC requires a well-planned clinical trial, this therapy could be promising for patients who are unideal candidates for emergency surgery and require immediate systemic chemotherapy.
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- Akihisa Matsuda
- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Kamagari, Inzai, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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Pacheco-Barcia V, Mondéjar R, Martínez-Sáez O, Longo F, Moreno JA, Rogado J, Donnay O, Santander C, Carrato A, Colomer R. Safety and Oncological Outcomes of Bevacizumab Therapy in Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer and Self-expandable Metal Stents. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2019; 18:e287-e293. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clcc.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Augustine MM, Pawlik TM. Palliation of advanced gastrointestinal malignancies using minimally invasive strategies. PROGRESS IN PALLIATIVE CARE 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/096992609x12455871937260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is a minimally invasive option for achieving acute colonic decompression in obstructed colorectal cancer. Colorectal stenting offers nonoperative, immediate, and effective colon decompression and allows bowel preparation for an elective oncologic resection. Patients who benefit the most are high-risk surgical patients and candidates for laparoscopic resection with complete obstruction, because emergency surgery can be avoided in more than 90% of patients. Colonic stent placement also offers effective palliation of malignant colonic obstruction, although it carries risks of delayed complications. When performed by experienced endoscopists, the technical success rate is high with a low procedural complication rate. Despite concerns of tumor seeding following endoscopic colorectal stent placement, no difference exists in oncologic long-term survival between patients who undergo stent placement followed by elective resection and those undergoing emergency bowel resection. Colorectal stents have also been used in selected patients with benign colonic strictures. Uncovered metal stents should be avoided in these patients, and fully covered stents are associated with high risk of migration. Patients with benign colonic stricture with acute colonic obstruction who are at high risk for emergency surgery can gain temporary relief of obstruction after SEMS placement; the stent can be removed en bloc with the colon specimen at surgery. This article reviews the techniques and indications of SEMS placement for benign and malignant colorectal obstructions.
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- Eduardo A Bonin
- Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Harrison ME, Anderson MA, Appalaneni V, Banerjee S, Ben-Menachem T, Cash BD, Fanelli RD, Fisher L, Fukami N, Gan SI, Ikenberry SO, Jain R, Khan K, Krinsky ML, Maple JT, Shen B, Van Guilder T, Baron TH, Dominitz JA. The role of endoscopy in the management of patients with known and suspected colonic obstruction and pseudo-obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:669-79. [PMID: 20363408 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2009] [Accepted: 11/13/2009] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cennamo V, Fuccio L, Mutri V, Minardi ME, Eusebi LH, Ceroni L, Laterza L, Ansaloni L, Pinna AD, Salfi N, Martoni AA, Bazzoli F. Does stent placement for advanced colon cancer increase the risk of perforation during bevacizumab-based therapy? Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009; 7:1174-6. [PMID: 19631290 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2009] [Revised: 06/30/2009] [Accepted: 07/08/2009] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Data on the safety of bevacizumab-based therapies for patients carrying a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) for occlusive colon cancer are lacking. We report 2 cases of colon perforation observed in our case series of patients with SEMS for occlusive colon cancer. METHODS Patients with occlusive symptoms caused by colon cancer received a colonic stent under endoscopic and radiologic guidance. RESULTS Over a 10-month period, 28 patients with occlusive colon cancer were treated with stent placement. The stent was placed as a bridge to surgery in 12 patients who were treated surgically within 4 to 78 days after the endoscopic procedures, without any stent-related complications. Seven patients did not receive any other antitumor treatment as a result of concomitant comorbidities. Nine patients with both primary tumor and metastatic lesions were treated with medical therapy. Over a median follow-up period of 131 days colonic perforation occurred in the 2 patients treated with a combination of capecitabine and oxaliplatin plus bevacizumab. CONCLUSIONS Further studies are needed to clarify whether SEMS placement increases the risk of perforation caused by bevacizumab-based therapies.
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- Vincenzo Cennamo
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Xu M, Zhong Y, Yao L, Xu J, Zhou P, Wang P, Wang H. Endoscopic decompression using a transanal drainage tube for acute obstruction of the rectum and left colon as a bridge to curative surgery. Colorectal Dis 2009; 11:405-9. [PMID: 18513190 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01595.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to clarify the usefulness of the management of acute left colon and rectum obstruction because of colorectal carcinoma using a transanal ileus drainage tube before curative surgery. METHOD Forty-six patients (24 males and 22 females, aged 24-94 years, mean = 56.2) treated between September 2005 and March 2007 for acute left colon and rectal obstruction were identified in a colorectal obstruction database, and their clinical and radiological features were reviewed. After a cleaning enema was administered, urgent colonoscopy was performed. Subsequently, endoscopic decompression using a ileus tube was attempted. RESULTS Endoscopic decompression using the ileus tube was technically successful in 45 of 46 patients (97.8%). Perforation occurred in one patient 3 days later and emergent operation was performed. The site of obstruction was the rectum in 15 patients, the sigmoid colon in 18, the descending colon in 13. Following adequate cleansing of the colon, patients' abdominal girth were decreased from 91 +/- 4 cm before drainage to 82 +/- 2 cm 7 days later, and one-stage surgery after 8 +/- 1 days (SD; range 7-10 days) were performed. No anastomotic leakage or postoperative stenosis occurred after operation. CONCLUSION Management of acute left colon and rectum obstruction because of colorectal carcinoma using the ileus tube was found to be effective and safe, considered as a bridged method before curative surgery.
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- M Xu
- Department of Endoscopic center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University Medical Center, Shanghai, China
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Park S, Shin SJ, Ahn JB, Jeung HC, Rha SY, Lee SK, Chung HC. Benefits of recurrent colonic stent insertion in a patient with advanced gastric cancer with carcinomatosis causing colonic obstruction. Yonsei Med J 2009; 50:296-9. [PMID: 19430568 PMCID: PMC2678709 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2009.50.2.296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2007] [Revised: 08/20/2007] [Accepted: 10/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Malignant obstruction develops frequently in advanced gastric cancer. Although it is primarily the gastric outlet that is obstructed, there are occasional reports of colonic obstruction. Treating intestinal obstruction usually requires emergency surgery or stent insertion. There are several kinds of complications with stent insertion, such as bowel perforation, stent migration, bleeding, abdominal pain and reobstruction. Nevertheless, endoscopic stent insertion could be a better treatment than emergency surgery in cases of malignant bowel obstruction in cancer patients with poor performance status. We report a case of advanced gastric cancer with carcinomatosis in which a recurrent colonic stent was inserted at the same site because of cancer growth into the stent. The patient maintained a good condition for chemotherapy, thus improving their chances for survival.
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- Semi Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea
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Turner J, Cummin T, Bennett A, Swift G, Green J. Stents and stentability: treatment for malignant bowel obstruction. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2009; 69:676-80. [PMID: 19186604 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.12.676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Colonic stents offer a palliative treatment for patients with malignant bowel obstruction otherwise requiring surgery and possible stoma, or as a bridge to surgery for potentially curative malignant disease. This article reviews the indications, risks and benefits of stent insertion.
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- Jeff Turner
- Gastroenterology Department, University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff CF64 2XX
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Self expanding metal stents (SEMS) play an important role in the management of malignant obstructing lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. Traditionally, they have been used for palliation in malignant gastric outlet and colonic obstruction and esophageal malignancy. The development of the polyflex stent, which is a removable self expanding plastic stent, allows temporary stent insertion for benign esophageal disease and possibly for patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to esophagectomy. Potential complications of SEMS insertion include perforation, tumour overgrowth or ingrowth, and stent migration. Newer stents are being developed with the aim of increasing technical and clinical success rates, while reducing complication rates. Other areas of development include biodegradable stents for benign disease and radioactive or drug-eluting stents for malignant disease. It is hoped that, in the future, newer stents will improve our management of these difficult conditions and, possibly, provide prognostic as well as symptomatic benefit in the setting of malignant obstruction.
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Repici A, De Caro G, Luigiano C, Fabbri C, Pagano N, Preatoni P, Danese S, Fuccio L, Consolo P, Malesci A, D'Imperio N, Cennamo V, Cennamo V. WallFlex colonic stent placement for management of malignant colonic obstruction: a prospective study at two centers. Gastrointest Endosc 2008; 67:77-84. [PMID: 18155427 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2007] [Accepted: 08/09/2007] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) can alleviate malignant colonic obstruction and avoid emergency decompressive surgery. The use of colonic larger-diameter SEMSs may improve bowel function and reduce migration risk. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a novel large-diameter SEMS (WallFlex) designed for delivery through the endoscope in treating malignant colonic obstruction. DESIGN Prospective clinical cohort study. SETTING Two Italian study centers. PATIENTS Forty-two consecutive patients with malignant colonic obstruction: 23 requiring palliation and 19 bridging to surgery. INTERVENTIONS Colorectal SEMS placement. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Technical success, defined as accurate SEMS deployment across the stricture on the first attempt; clinical success, ie, complete relief of bowel obstruction without complications; and bridging to surgery, denoting the performance of elective one-stage surgery. RESULTS The rate of technical success was 93% (95% CI, 81%-99%) and of initial clinical success was 95% (95% CI, 84%-99%). In 58% (95% CI, 40%-84%) of the palliation group, clinical success was maintained after 6 months. All 19 patients with operable tumors were successfully bridged to one-stage elective surgery within a median of 5 days. One perforation and one stent migration occurred. All complications could be resolved nonsurgically. LIMITATIONS No control group was included. CONCLUSIONS In a prospective study of through-the-scope WallFlex stent placement for malignant colonic obstruction, high rates of technical and initial clinical success, and bridging to surgery were achieved. Complications could be readily managed.
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Self-expanding metal stents as nonsurgical palliative therapy for malignant colonic obstruction: time to change the standard of care? Gastrointest Endosc 2007; 66:928-30. [PMID: 17963879 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.06.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2007] [Accepted: 06/30/2007] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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